The sun set for the last time this year in the remote Alaskan city of Utqiaġvik on Wednesday, marking the start of a 66-day period of “polar night.”“At 1:30pm AKST this afternoon, the sun will set and … [Read more...] about Sun sets on Alaskan city as it descends into 66-day ‘polar night’
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Nevada lake turns ‘unusual shade’ of turquoise after toxic algae bloom
Talk about strange waters.A lake in Nevada has turned a light shade of blue since the start of the month after a toxic algae bloom that's kept area residents out fo the water.Pyramid Lake is located … [Read more...] about Nevada lake turns ‘unusual shade’ of turquoise after toxic algae bloom
Volcano emissions released during ancient mass extinction offer us a warning, scientists say
Volcanic eruptions that played a role in triggering a mass extinction 200 million years ago offer a sober warning for us today amid our warming climate.The mass extinction event, which wiped out about … [Read more...] about Volcano emissions released during ancient mass extinction offer us a warning, scientists say
Gigantic hole opens in ozone layer over the Arctic
A rare and very large hole has opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic.Scientists blame low temperatures in the atmosphere above the north pole for the occurence, which they've been tracking over … [Read more...] about Gigantic hole opens in ozone layer over the Arctic
Insect extinctions threaten our way of life, scientists warn
The planet's insects are facing a crisis as accelerating extinction rates have led to a worldwide decline, scientists warn.A global group of 30 scientists has drawn new attention to the problem and … [Read more...] about Insect extinctions threaten our way of life, scientists warn
How coronavirus is impacting pollution across the globe
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.With mass lockdowns in place across the globe, the coronavirus pandemic is having a major impact on … [Read more...] about How coronavirus is impacting pollution across the globe
Coronavirus lockdowns have caused the Earth to effectively stop shaking
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here.The coronavirus pandemic has left most of the world's major cities, including London, New York and others, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus lockdowns have caused the Earth to effectively stop shaking
Evidence of ancient rainforest in Antarctica point to warmer prehistoric world
Rainforests near the South Pole? It may sound far-fetched, but new research indicates the Antarctic climate was much warmer some 90 million years ago.The teacm of British and German scientists … [Read more...] about Evidence of ancient rainforest in Antarctica point to warmer prehistoric world
Fragment of lost continent discovered in Canada
Geologists have discovered part of an ancient lost continent by sifting through diamond samples from Canada’s Baffin Island.By analyzing the samples, analysts identified part of the North Atlantic … [Read more...] about Fragment of lost continent discovered in Canada
Croatia earthquake shakes capital Zagreb, damaging buildings
ZAGREB, Croatia — A strong earthquake shook Croatia and its capital on Sunday, causing widespread damage and panic. A 15-year-old was reported in critical condition and others were injured, news … [Read more...] about Croatia earthquake shakes capital Zagreb, damaging buildings
